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How to Teach Yourself German

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Brandenburger Tor, Berlin

Whether you fell in love with Germany after travel or need to master the language to further your career, it is possible to teach yourself German. Learn some of the most effective means of language learning on your own, using highly-regarded self-teaching programs, internet resources, and ideally, travel.

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        Browse your local library for language study materials. Many libraries have the excellent language learning systems mentioned here in their physical collections or in their online databases.

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        The Rosetta Stone in the British Museum

        Try Rosetta Stone on your computer. By using an immersion approach from the very beginning, this language-learning program will have you speaking, reading and understanding spoken German in no time.

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        Use the Pimsleur audio program on your iPod or in your car. This is an excellent way to learn German on the go.

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        Consult a dictionary (see Langenscheidt in links below) or leo.org for any vocabulary questions.

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        Refer to About.com's German language resources for excellent grammar explanations.

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        Pick up Monika Reimann's "Essential Grammar of German" for further grammar practice.

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        Check your local Goethe-Institut's website for more online practice materials, as well as announcements about German-language events in your area. These are great opportunities to practice your new language skills!

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        If at all possible, travel to Germany. When learning a foreign language, being immersed in the language and culture is invaluable.

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    • Photo Credit bostonienne, and Flickr users silver marquis, maggiejp, e-magic, quinn.anya, Der Etienne, AndrĂ© Gustavo

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    • 1GoGetter Feb 25, 2009
      Great tips for learning the language. Immersion is my favorite but not always an option, is it? 5*
    • ellie42 Jan 28, 2009
      I wish I had a way to teach the whole family
    • Doodlebabe Jan 25, 2009
      I love how you suggest so many options for a person to look into. It's so easy to forget that we have more access out there than we think! 5*!!
    • kimarkent Jan 25, 2009
      You must have really traveled alot by the look of your articles! Wow! I've seen Rosetta Stone advertise on TV,, so it DOES work! hmmm, great ideas! RRRing!5*

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